Lower Back Pain

There are many causes of lower back pain. It can be from over using your lower back muscles or even a slipped disk. There are a number of other problems that cause lower back pain, as well. Chronic back pain can be from serious injuries that come from car accidents or serious falls. You should consult a doctor in these cases. If it is a strain from over use then you can find many treatments on the market that will give you relief and you should be back to work in a few days.

There are a number of things you can do to help relieve the pain if it is not serious. If you just pulled a muscle or strained it from twisting, then you can get relief by lying on the floor with your feet up on a chair with pillows under your hips, or just lay on the floor with pillows under your knees and neck. You can also get a heating pad to help relieve some of the symptoms.

Taking over the counter medicines like Tylenol or ibuprofen can help to reduce swelling, which can relieve some of the pain. There have been many herbal remedies tried that people say have given them relief. Arthcare oil has been used and it has been known to relief rheumatic arthritis and it strengthens bones tissues.It increases the energy level in the tissues as it absorbs faster than any known ointment. A couple of other well-known extracts are Shallaki and Ashwagandha. Both have shown dramatic improvement in relieving lower back pain.  Menthol and Camphor are well known ingredients in many of the over the counter medications you will find. Using these alone as a rub and massaged in has dramatic results.

There are also a number of things you can do to prevent lower back strain. When you lift, make sure you lift with your knees and not your back. Squat and hold the object close to your body while lifting. Sometimes being over weight can cause strain on your back. Many people have felt better just by losing a few pounds.

You can also try to push things instead of pulling them if you have to move something. If you are going to be sitting for long periods of time, for example at a computer, then try a break by getting up and stretching your back and arms. Do a few bends and squats. Try not to wear high heels this puts a lot of strain on your back muscles.

Exercising is probably one of the best things to keep your back strong and flexible, especially swimming. At times, it does relieve back pain as well. Many people have said Yoga is very helpful in dealing with the pain.

Always remember, if the pain persists and you cannot get relief with over the counter medicines, herbal supplements, or other treatments, consult your physician.

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